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Restauration period gilt bronze and semi-precious stone surtout

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
This extraordinary surtout de table is crafted in five pieces, which all fit together to form an elongated oval shape. When fitted together, the surtout de table features an outer pierced ormolu gallery and a central interior surface of semi precious stones inlaid together in a chessboard pattern. Lapis lazuli, serpentine, porphyry, jasper, and orbicular diorite are amongst the stones included.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	ormoul, gilt bronze, hardstone, jasper, lapis lazuli
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1830
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	13491
Incollect Reference #:	345126

Dimensions

W.	90.94 in;	H.	2.95 in;	D.	27.17 in;
W.	231 cm;	H.	7.5 cm;	D.	69 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.